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AFRICOM for August 17, 2016
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At the request of, and in coordination with, the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted precision air strikes against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya. As a result, the following targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 17, 2016

  • One enemy fighting position
  • Five enemy fighting positions
  • Five enemy fighting positions
  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 62.

The U.S. stands with the international community in supporting the GNA as it strives to restore stability and security to Libya. These actions, and those we have taken previously, will help deny Daesh a safe haven in Libya from which it could attack the United States and our allies.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya (58 – 62)

Confirmed Actions

US

At the request of, and in coordination with, the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted precision air strikes against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya. As a result, the following targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 17, 2016
Libya: 5 strikes

August 17, 2016

One enemy fighting position
Five enemy fighting positions
Five enemy fighting positions
Two enemy fighting positions
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 62.

The U.S. stands with the international community in supporting the GNA as it strives to restore stability and security to Libya. These actions, and those we have taken previously, will help deny Daesh a safe haven in Libya from which it could attack the United States and our allies.